Markets have weeks where little happens and then there are periods of activity that give us guidance for how inflation will evolve for years to come. The week of December 14-20 was such an eventful week and provided such a clear understanding and indication of…
During this week’s financial markets, there have been some major shifts in major indicators across multiple macroeconomic factors, currency values and policy leadership. For anyone interested in developing a career in finance or particularly in investment banking, understanding the impact of these changes is important….
A Contract for Difference (CFD) lets traders speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset. It mirrors real market exposure, yet works through margin and leverage, amplifying both potential gain and loss. For finance training, CFDs create a safe way to simulate live markets,…
Traditionally, in India if an individual mentioned investing in precious metals, it referred to only one thing, gold. No matter if it was for wedding jewelry, savings or an investment in a “safe haven”, gold has enjoyed an unrestricted position in nearly all thoughts about…
The last week of November has seen some very interesting events in both the international and Indian financial markets. A strong upward movement in equity prices; changes in oil prices leading to market uncertainties, new statements from central banks leading to increases or decreases in…
When Scam 1992 launched on SonyLIV, it did not only create a runaway hit in the form of a web series, but it reintroduced to the world one of the largest financial scams in Indian history. The series showcases the excess, excitement, and havoc surrounding…
Currently, during November 16-22, 2025, the present and emerging dynamics of financial markets, regulatory recalibration, and the emerging and ‘exploding’ sustainable capital markets in India and internationally provided an interesting snapshot of what is evolving. Historically, global financial indicators were at record highs for banks,…
On 17 November 2025 the Sixteenth Finance Commission formally submitted its report for the award period 2026-27 to 2030-31 to the President of India, a five-year roadmap that will re-shape how the Centre and states share tax revenues and targeted grants. This isn’t a dry…
Climate finance has been a buzzword for more than a decade, but 2025 feels different. What once sounded like a policy conversation tucked away in UN meeting rooms has now become a central theme in mainstream finance. Investors, governments, lenders, insurers, and even startups are…
Global finance faced an unexpected silver lining: the prolonged risk of a U.S. government shutdown finally subsided, large banks unveiled more substantial deals, and macro watchers were beginning to raise red flags about liquidity and valuations. Anyone preparing for a career in investment banking should…